It’s pre-programmable, allowing users to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee. Regular and bold brewing options and a pause-and-serve function provide added versatility. Cuisinart’s dual coffee maker produces a full carafe or a variety of single-cup sizes and features a number of valuable upgrades.
The 12-cup side has some nice functionality when it comes to automatic settings, including pre-setting your machine to warm up and brew at a specified time within 24 hours. You can opt for strong or regular brew, as well as pause the machine and sneak a cup before it’s done with the whole pot. Underneath the glass carafe is a heating plate, which has a two-hour automatic shut-off so you don’t have to worry when you leave the house in a rush. As this is a 2-way brewing machine, I get the convenience to use it as a single-serve coffee machine when I am alone or use the full 12-cup carafe when I have friends visiting me. The single-serve water reservoir enables users to take advantage of the convenient one-time filling. Although coffee machines are one of the several appliances that the company makes, Hamilton Beach coffee makers rank as one of the best in the market.
The Hamilton Beach FlexBrew dual coffee maker produces a full carafe of coffee, as well as single servings using pods or coffee grounds. The single-serving side dispenses coffee into a mug or travel cup and is compatible with standard coffee pods. It is also equipped with a reusable filter basket to fill with ground coffee. The single serve brew basket uses a permanent metal-mesh filter while the carafe side requires you to provide your own flat-bottom filters.
What I love about the design is that the engineers have taken care of every usability aspect to make 49980A work like a charm. It comes with a multilevel cup adjuster that can accommodate cups of various sizes. The exterior is made of durable stainless steel and some parts are made of hard plastic to give a sophisticated look to the device. I found the digital display easy to operate and the transparent carafe lets you see the action taking place.
The Hamilton Beach 49980A Two-Way Coffee Brewer has fairly great value. Buying a single-serve machine, and a 12-cup coffee maker separately will almost certainly cost you more, not to mention take up more of your counter space. The single serving side has a nifty little base that allows you to position coffee mugs keurig k mini coffee maker closer to the spout as well as accommodating taller cups and travel mugs. Hamilton Beach Coffee Machines are a great option when you’re looking for something affordable that still provides quality brew. Easy to use and easy to maintain, Hamilton Beach machines are simple to incorporate into any morning routine.
With a 2-hour keep warm cycle with automatic shutoff, you won’t have to wonder if you left the pot on. I truly feel that the Hamilton Beach 49980A was built with coffee lovers in mind because it takes care of little things that can enrich your coffee experience. This is a versatile and compactly designed equipment that comes packed with features but doesn’t eat up your counter space. To enjoy the perfect flavor and aroma, always use the best quality coffee beans. The low-quality beans available at a steep discount may save you money but not give you the same experience. If you use your coffee maker daily, make sure you descale it frequently with vinegar and water to neutralize and sanitize the device.